Our People
Protecting What Matters Most
Atlas Protective Services was built on a simple belief: every client deserves security professionals who are disciplined, dependable, and deeply invested in their community.
Our Mission
Community-Rooted Security
Atlas Protective Services was founded to fill a gap in the Greater Puget Sound security market — a firm that combines military-grade discipline with genuine community investment. We don't just guard properties; we build lasting relationships with the clients and neighborhoods we serve.
Every officer we deploy is carefully vetted, thoroughly trained, and held to the highest professional standards. We believe that great security starts with great people.
Core Values
What Sets Us Apart
Integrity
We operate with complete transparency and honesty in every engagement, from initial consultation to daily post orders.
Community
Our officers are members of the communities they protect — invested in the safety and wellbeing of every neighborhood we serve.
Excellence
We hold ourselves to military-grade standards of professionalism, appearance, and conduct at all times.
Reliability
24/7 availability, consistent post coverage, and rapid response — because security threats don't keep business hours.
Our People
Experienced Leadership
Our leadership team brings decades of combined experience in law enforcement, military service, and private security. This foundation shapes every policy, training program, and client relationship at Atlas.
Gavin Yost
CEO
Gavin brings more than 20 years of service industry leadership, having owned and operated multiple companies guided by the same founding vision: long-term client relationships, sustainable growth, and proactive responsiveness.
Christopher Phillips
Executive Vice President
Chris has been in the security industry for over 30 years and has served in numerous local and regional leadership positions, driving high-stakes operations in complex environments. Responsible for aligning risk mitigation strategies with business objectives through rigorous P&L management, policy design, and sustainable business development.